i just bought windows vista enterprise and business today
going to install it tomorrow but i am still not sure about what antivirus works in vista?? can give some suggestion pls
i wanna make sure about the security first before i install it..
cause my friend told me that vista is quite troublesome sometimes..
there are some tools missing from xp
thx

This post has been edited by v1rtual: Feb 11 2007, 12:14 AM

here http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Wind..._List#AntiVirus


AntiVirus

* ALWIL Software avast! v4.7 Home Edition (32/64-bit) (28 language versions)
* ALWIL Software avast! v4.7 Professional Edition (32/64-bit) (28 language versions)
* ALWIL Software avast! Virus Cleaner Tool - version 1.0.209 (32-bit) (Czech)
* ClamWin portable v0.88.5
* ESET NOD32 v2.70.16 or newer (32/64-bit, Installs as 32-bit under Vista x64)
* Etrust Etrust EZ CA Antivirus v8.2.0.13 (32-bit)
* Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition v7.5.441 (32-bit)
* Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Professional Edition v7.5.441 (64-bit)
* Kaspersky AntiVirus 6.0.2.614 (32/64-bit)
* Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0.2.614 (32/64-bit)
* McAfee AntiVirus 8.5i (32-bit)
* McAfee Secturiy Advisor for IE or Firefox (32-bit)
* McAfee Stinger v2.60 (32-bit)
* Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 1.5 Beta (32-bit - NOTE: Have to open some ports to get Windows Mobile Device Center to work
* Norman Virus Control
* Panda Antivirus 2007 (32-bit)
* Softwin Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 10 Build 247 (32-bit)
* Symantec Norton Antivirus 2006/2007 - NOTE: Download the latest version, more info here
* Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006/2007 - NOTE: Download the latest version, more info here
* Symantec Norton 360 Beta
* Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition v10.2.224 - NOTE: Some reports of sluggish performance in Vista and crashing when loading the admininstrative interface. Disabling Microsoft Windows Defender helps solve these.
* Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition v10.2.276 - NOTE: Seems right-click "Scan For Viruses" in context menu does not show up -EDIT- I do not have this problem. Don't have this problem on my 32-bit version either.
* Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 v14.57 (32/64-bit)
* Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 - NOTE: Get the latest version, more info here

will NOD32 works fine in vista??

Currently using ALWIL Avast since it's free, and Antivir/AVS for Vista haven't been released.

So far so good

windows live onecare is good too...been using it while testing vista...

not much problem...

But these issues raised some concern with its true ability in protecting viruses

http://www.windowsvistaweblog.com/2007/02/...e-failed-tests/
http://www.computerworld.com/action/articl...rc=it_blogwatch

I'm not really in a position to comment though as I've never used it

well, that is unfortunate...need to re-evaluate it...but as for me, so far so good...my pc has yet to get infected by virus *touchwood*

Once u install vista without any antivirus post-installed, the Windows Security Center notification icon at the bottom right corner will turned red, indicating security issues and in this case for the lack of avtivirus. Click the icon and it'll pop the Windows Security Center window. Under the "Malware Protection" / "Virus Protection" tab they indicate the lack of antivirus or non updated Spyware scanner. There's a little "Find A Program" button whereby it can directed u to another website where u can get Antiviruses provided by Microsoft Partners like from Symantec, Trend Micro, CA and few others. U can try it for free. Done it myself using Symantec Antivirus trial for 90 days.





This post has been edited by cylon: Feb 10 2007, 11:13 AM

where can i download it??
can give me a link pls ALWIL Avast
thx

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Added on February 10, 2007, 11:50 amtalking about free Symantec Antivirus trial for 90 days, i actually have the full copy..
does norton AV 2006 work fine in vista??
anyway, i dont really looking forward to use norton, as its takes lots of memory while vista it self already require a lot

This post has been edited by v1rtual: Feb 10 2007, 11:53 AM

I think u have to download an update to use in Vista. Yeah...i've uninstalled NAV and currently using Trend Micro.

Yeahhhhh, just finished installing vista..
really satisfied with the appearancejavascript:emoticon(':drool:')
smilie
is Trend Micro a freeware?? any source pls
thx

I am using NOD32 right now, working fine without any problem somemore not resource hog like NAV

currently i am using NOD32 too..
just detected 1 trojan on the first day i use vista...duhjavascript:emoticon(':sweat:')
smilie

Kaspersky version 6.0.2.14 support Vista.maybe you can try it...

im using this version.but currently still use XP

Google it ler
http://www.avast.com/

thx for the info guys

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Added on February 11, 2007, 12:12 amlots of people have upgraded to vista
yesterday i went to lowyat there are promoting vista until they hired 4 guys and dyed their hair with windows colour..red, blue, green, and yellow..must earn lots of money cause its permanent colour not the spray kind..hahaaa
anyway vista has good appearance but then still not compatible to lots of software..kinda not really user friendly:(
i failed to install numbers of program..even nero express..now i dono what software to use for burning...

This post has been edited by v1rtual: Feb 11 2007, 12:12 AM

You can try Nero Burning Rom 7.7.5.1. It's compatible with Windows Vista. It's available at Nero and filehippo.com. Bear in mind that this is a trial software.

its trial only le...i need a full version..
anybody has any more links pls??
tkx

is it antivirus?if not mistaken,its burner software right?

hard to find full version from internet ma...the full version need to buy and validate it.not easy as u think.if freeware,can la

yeah, it is a burner software..got a working AV for my vista alreadyjavascript:emoticon(':)')
smilie
talking about freeware, yeah, thats what i want..
is there any freeware for burning working in vista??

i think your question should be in Multimedia topic.maybe you can get some answer there.this topic only discuss security.thanx ...

anybody has any questions about security can still discuss here..
i am currently using NOD32 for my vista..its working fine to me

This post has been edited by v1rtual: Feb 13 2007, 11:39 AM

do you face any problem using NOD32 for Vista?do your comp become lagging?you using trial or full version?

no, i have no problem using NOD32 in vista so far yet..
its working great, i detected 1 virus and deleted it without any difficulty
im using a fullversion...
what AV r u currently using??

This post has been edited by v1rtual: Feb 13 2007, 11:41 AM

I've used NOD32, Avast and AVG and all works.
Also used Norton 07. Why all the AVs? I was a gunie pig to test software for Vista... lol

u enjoy installing AV and reinstalling them??
OMG, that is the worst thing to enjoy.lol
have to update and deep full scan..waste lots of time..
i accept that Norton 07 is quite good, its just that it takes lots of memory that makes the computer lag easier..

im still using Kaspersky.still got no problem.

currently still using XP.not prepare for Vista yet

you should try vista dude..
its quite worthed

Using NIS2007 for Vista Home Premium and so far so good....

how about pc performance?did you face any lagging?

So far so good as I am on 2GB RAM.

ohhh...thats why you didnt face any problem with your vista.
1GB ram must be will face some problems

true..2Gb, i can't manage
currently im still still using 1 GB
i prefer to get an additional harddisk first than Ram second..
because just for home users i dont think that we need such a big ram rite??

yes home user no need high ram...but the main factor is Vista itself.require high ram to run efficiently

yeah, thats true...
but i'm running vista enterprise and business with 1Gb ram and i have no prob so far running multiple programs:P
1GB is actually the minimum requirement for business edition and 512MB for
vista home

Currently NOD32 can support windows Vista, i'm using NOD32 AV but on winxp.

NOD32 it the best antivirus right now.

This post has been edited by fariz: Feb 18 2007, 02:46 AM

yeah, NOD32 is quite a user friendly AV too
i got the full version anyway..

This post has been edited by fariz: Feb 18 2007, 02:46 AM

using kapersky antivirus,vista transformation pack in C drive n Windows Vista in D drive in my old rig..can support..

wow, running vista using "Kingston 768MB 333Mhz DDR"
no lagging huh??
my friend is running vista enterprise using 512mb DDR2, it lags sometimes and pretty slow during start up

u running dual OS in ur system?

I am runnning on P4 2.6 oc to 3.12 with 2GB of KVR. So far so good.

Recently we talk abt what the best AV's on Vista, not describe abt ur rig!

yeah, should be 2 OS
nothing wrong with that what..
im planning to do the same, cause some programs just do not perform well in vista yet..
hate the situation when it says this program has stopped working..ahhhhhh

Please read Post # 29, 31 & 41 together.

ICSA has released a list of certified Vista AV
http://www.icsalabs.com/icsa/main.php?pid=...d$eaa4-72b
but remember..AV companies have to pay to get tested. So not all AV products may be in the list yet but works just as fine.

Guys.. I heard that kaspersky consume very big memory in Vista.. anyone can confirm it to me??

I've been using Kaspersky up to now for my XP. Now changing to Vista... I'm still looking for a good anti-virus to use on it.. thought of kaspersky... but need some clarification on the memory used by kaspersky in Vista.

sorry Phoenixwunin, i never experience using Kaspersky before
maybe u can consider using NOD32..im using it for both windows XP and vista.. It works fine to me Memory usage for NOD32 is only 22,224k

This post has been edited by v1rtual: May 9 2007, 10:24 AM

I am using Avast 64 bit. It works very well. Recommended.

im using Kaspersky Internet Security on Vista Ultimate.... quite ok. But i disabled startup scan... its dammmm slow!!!

u mean if u dont disable it, it will actually scan your computer everytime u reboot?? i never really try kaspersky though

I am using Kapersky in my office. If u enable start up scan of course it will scan ur pc each time u reboot. Just disable it and instead do a monitoring.

Just remember this thread.. currently i'm having some little trouble with my kaspersky...

Sorry for my noobness too...

This NOD32... is it free?? Cause for the moment I don't have enuf money to buy a new anti-virus just for Vista.


Any other free and reliable anti-virus for Vista?

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Erm.. how to disable Start Up scan arr?? Can't seem to find the feature in the settings...

This post has been edited by Phoenixwunin: May 11 2007, 04:24 PM

the new ashampoo burning studio 7 is support vista now.

NOD32 free??? anyway buying Antivirus supporting vista is pretty affordable. Have you checked retail outlets? i saw some thread by a fellow forummer writing that he bought some AV at RM40... Cheaper than the vistayou have....unless the vista is also not genuine....

My Vista genuine I think .. my cousin gave it to me... says he got it from MMU thingy/occasion/event which I don't really pay much attention on it.


For the moment are using Avast.. until I change my proc, ram and gc... to C2D system... I'll be using Avast for now.

Just wondering though.. I still don't know how to turn off the Start Up scan by Kaspersky. How arr?? Please teach me sifu. Seems that I am unable to search for the option to do it

Better to use all in one software la. Like NIS. Me currenty using N360 in my notebook

Is N360 classified as an internet security suite? i don't think so but correct me if I'm wrong....If it was, won't it be replacing or in direct competition with NIS?

All in one software??
i was once using norton security.. it was really heavy, taken lots of memory..
and i dont really think that just for home users, we need all those all in one software..just a waste..correct me if im wrong though

And zonealarm with AV also didn't satisfy me..i ended up using back my zone alarm pro, spyware doctor and NOD32 i think it works better than all in one security

wha.. all in one is really resource hunger lorr... I only tried 'the all in one' Norton... and it was a nightmare...

Norton 360 is better than Norton Internet Security 2007 in some respects, namely that it's lighter on system resources.

Check it out here for the comparison of N360 VS NIS 2007

The good: Norton 360 is mercifully light on system resources; it's intuitive, covers most of the bases that a comprehensive security-and-performance tool should, and includes free online storage.

The bad: Norton 360 doesn't support Firefox or Opera browsers; doesn't include wireless security tools, doesn't provide an ID vault for passwords or credit card info.



This post has been edited by adriankhoo153: May 15 2007, 09:48 AM

The bad: Norton 360 doesn't support Firefox or Opera browsers; doesn't include wireless security tools, doesn't provide an ID vault for passwords or credit card info.

I can say that all the cons are the most important safety reason why i wanna use a good AV, ID password is very important

im using kaspersky almost 3 years..good antivirus

me too on kaspersky internet security 7.Top2 of all the antivirus.

NOD32 vs Alwil Avast.

Which uses less resources? RAM and performance is a premium for me in Vista.

NOD32 will uses less resources than AVASt

I'm using Symantec AV 2007. Quite good IMo, low on resources usage but high on Virus detectibility

currently i still believe that NOD32 is the best for me
im running NOD32, zonealarm, and spyware doctor all together..so i guess my pc is secure enough

i have tried symantec, not really satisfied, seems like it take lots of memory

This post has been edited by v1rtual: Jul 14 2007, 04:25 PM

Nod32 is built with the target to have the lowest RAM usage in mind. Anyways, CHIP Germany and PC Gamer had tested Symantec/Norton AV and found it only lost to NOD32 in term of resources used.

which means that NOD32 has more resources rite which is good??

Anti Virus Shield also recomm for all...It's free antivirus...

yeah, I remembered the developer of NOD32 was saying "We built this with gamers in mind".

actually nid to pasang so many antivirus n security thing ma??would it b enuf to hv a good one??how r u guys think??

what does it mean by "We built this with gamers in mind"??
online gamers need extra internet security???

not la.. its meant more resources, will goes to other application,like games

i am using avast currently.... no complains so far....

I using KAV from XP PRO to VISTA also.. it works rock!!

i tried KAV for a 1 month trial then after it expired, i switch to nod32 and found out that nod32 uses a lot less memory. so i'd say nod32 is a better option for vista

Now using BitDefender 10.2 for Vista + ZA Free Firewall.

No probs..so far...

free zone alarm??
is there free zone alarm version??
mine is registered

nod32 is still the best. i have been using avast for awhile but then i changed back to nod32

This post has been edited by e-zdy: Jul 16 2007, 09:46 AM

yes, there have a free zone alarm firewall, but just got the firewall feature only, other features not included...

tried AVG Free and PC Doctor. Anyways uninstalled both and I do not see the actual need of antivirus for my PC right now. It is online btw.

I tried AVG and the Norton Internet Security 06 & 07, Norton Antivirus 06 & 07 and Norton 360 all work fine but the 06 programs had to be patched even some of the 07 ones had to be patched also but all the ones I used were trials and. But I prefer the AVG much faster and doesnt eat RAM.

Does kaspersky perform well in vista? Need some comments on kaspersky right now.

been using nod32 on my vista and xp..

I am using AVAST x64 for my vista.

Norton 360. Nice and not resource hog like NIS

juz change to Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0..hehe..official website haven release this version but somehow i manage to get it..Kaspersky not bad..easy to use some more..Top 2!

Kaspersky serve me very well on my previous XP and now Vista, recommended anti-virus!!

I'm using Avast Personal edition (Free). Very good program and if you read the user comments and reviews in Cnet properly, it's actually better then AVG.

Im using Mcafee..Ok la..BUt itz becoz already preinstalled on my laptop..

erm..as i know,preinstalled antivirus or security thing oways not tat good one kah??i oways had a thought like tat o..like AVG,oways got one.i think not nice leh..so oways delete it go install own antivirus.

Same here, highly recommended...

let me guess..u r using dell laptop rite??
dell owes come with Mcafee..but i dont like Mcafee either

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Added on July 19, 2007, 3:29 pmit depends also...
AVG is a free edition, thats y..
the one he was talking about is preinstalled by the laptop company which mean we have ady paid for it as well..there is no free edition for Mcafee if i dont mistaken blush.gif


This post has been edited by v1rtual: Jul 19 2007, 03:29 PM

any other suggestions??? i've been using vista for about a month already.. and currently using the preloaded norton anti virus.. but it's only for a trial period... which anti virus software is the best for vista and also FREE....